2025 Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 2

The State of Ohio, through the Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division, is soliciting bids for a contractor to produce the 2025 Wild Ohio Magazine Issue 2, underlining its alignment with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' mission to promote and safeguard the state's natural resources. The contractor will be tasked with printing a total of 46,800 copies of the magazine, with 46,000 designated for mailing. The magazine must adhere to specific dimensions of 8.25 inches by 10 inches, made from quality materials such as an 80# gloss-coated cover and a 70# text stock, both with a brightness level of 92 or higher. Each issue will be offset printed in full color, utilizing a minimum resolution of 200 dpi for the cover. The bindery process requires that the magazines be saddle-stitched and packaged in 100-magazine boxes prepared for mailing. The contractor is also responsible for addressing and ensuring the delivery of these magazines to the USPS facility in Columbus, Ohio, following USPS regulations. Non-addressed copies are to be delivered to the Ohio Division of Wildlife's warehouse post-mailing. The precise responsibilities demonstrate a focus on efficient distribution and quality production, aligning with the wider objectives of promoting Ohio’s commitment to its natural resources. The anticipated timeframe ensures all addressed magazines are delivered by April 9, 2025, maintaining a tight schedule for production and logistics.